(S)-Lisofylline is the inactive optical enantiomer of (R)-lisofylline which is an anti-inflammatory agent. (S)-Lisofylline is exclusively converted to pentoxifylline in human liver microsomes.

Mulberrofuran G shows moderate activity, inhibits hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA replication with the IC(50) value of 3.99 μM.

C12-Ceramide (C12 Ceramide (d18:1/12:0)), a ceramide present in the protective membranes surrounding umbilical cord blood vessels in infants born to women with pre-eclampsia, can be used to assess the level of ASM activity in the plasma of patients with Niemann-Pick disease.